Auditions for Season 5 of popular TV music reality show, Nigerian Idol, which started in January 2015 in Benin City, Edo State has been successfully concluded. These auditions were held in five designated Nigerian cities between January 10 and February 9, 2015. Celebrity judges featured were Afrobeat singer, Dede Mabiaku; renowned vocalist and singer, Yinka Davies; and R'n'B star, Dare Art Alade alongside show presenter and OAP, III Rhymz. During the auditions, thousands of young Nigerians had thronged the respective venues to compete for places in the next phase of the competition. 100 most-outstanding contestants will be drawn from the auditions. After series of group performances to be hosted in Lagos, this number will further be pruned down towards arriving at the last final twelve. Ugochi Pedro, Executive Director, OMG said: "It was not a surprise to see the hundreds and thousands of immensely talented youngsters that turned up at the centers. We are glad to have created for them a global platform to showcase their music potentials."
